Next up in our series of Transformers Fall of Cybertron Deluxe Wave 3 Galleries we have a look at Sideswipe. Sideswipe is one of the three remolded figures in the assortment. He’s a remold of Autobot Jazz, and he is the most extensively remolded of the three reused molds in this wave.
Starting with the vehicle mode, the new look is very different to Jazz’s car mode, and conveys that sleek, powerful look the Sideswipe character is usually known for. So far so good. Robot mode though was where Jazz was at his weakest, sorry to say the same is true of Sideswipe. The remolding to give Sideswipe his game-accurate spoiler has removed the peg that was on the Jazz version of the mold that helped the back to peg in. What this means is now the robot mode’s upper torso rests on two clips near the shoulders, and they like to pop out quite often. There’s also something a bit off in the whole face sculpt. That being said, the gun – which has an extending barrel in a nice touch – is a very welcome addition, but is generally too heavy for Sideswipe to hold properly, especially with the aforementioned shoulder issues.
All in all, Sideswipe is easily the weakest release of the wave. One for fans of the character or the overall design style, but not one I’d recommend over the other toys in the assortment, especially with Starscream, Kickback and Air Raid in the same cases.
Open the link below to check out the gallery, which includes some comparisons with Fall of Cybertron Jazz as well as Universe Sideswipe.
PrimusVsUnicron
How does the gun look with WFC Optimus?
Mixmastah
Now THAT'S a BFG!
Duneraker05
Pretty cool repaint/remold. Don't really like the thin legs and tiny feet though.
salmonman78
I'll be getting him as well but Jazz just doesn't compare when placed alongside the other figures of the waves. But I like how they did him and Sideswipe is nice to have since he was in the game.
Surge
I'll be picking him up. I don't understand all the FOC Jazz hate.
Autovolt 127
Overdrive is he the BT version of Windcharger right?
Wow just wow that really looks good.
Sol Fury
Nicely done May I throw in one of my own?
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I only want his gun
Doc bot
Most of these FOC headsculpts are pretty lousy. I think Sideswipe's face looks most like that wacky GDO Wheelie's face. Magnus is OK but his eyes are on the side of his head like a bug and really doesn't give off a Magnus vibe. Starscream really needs to have a smirk.
Agreed that these FOC toys have generally been disappointing, although it has some of the best packaging I've seen in years.
Paxtin
Yeah, he kinda does. He just needs a visor.
artiepants
I'm surprised how many people are liking the headsculpt ~ sure the 'horns' are more G1 accurate than U2.0 'Swipe, but the rest is so derpy…
yeah, on top of being just tiny and fragile looking, the WFC/FOC designs are just so uninspired and boring. i mean, it really says something when i won't even pick up Shockwave (my near favorite 'con) because he's so tiny and poorly designed. (and i LIKE Cybertron modes!)
Zer0Prime
Hes part of my POL, only because I had money leftover and had nothing else to buy.
Are you able to take the head apart and paint the eyes?
Argentenoboy
Can someone post a picutre of FOC Optimus Prime with Sideswipe's gun
LeTigre
Well bot mode seems more like a Classics Overdrive than Sideswipe (only minor exception is the head sculpt*.)
*On the subject of the head, it appears as if it's design was conceived at the same time as, or at least with the MP figure in mind.
YoungPrime
The bot mode is cool but the insect mode looks terrible in reviews. I was hoping his hind legs were miss-transformed but it looks like that the correct way. Which looks crazy…
You were right about being spoiled back in 08-10 because right now, things are just depressing. So dare I even ask what's coming out after that Wreckers wave in "13"….
GeekVariety
I don't hate this really. The gun is super sweet, but the figure isn't bad either. I think I will grab this and do a little repainting to jazz it up a bit. It feels so close to being really cool and I think a little black paint here and there will really bring this figure to life.
gothsaurus
Rahahahaha. Yeah, getting the in-game blasters is awesome. But yeah, with the hollow wonky legs… looks like Jazz and Sideswipe will be taking a seat there on the SECOND row of the WFC/FOC/Titaniums shelf… in the back.
I forgot we had Prowl in a cybertron mode from Titanium. Guess I need to work on kitbashing a Bluestreak and Smokescreen.
What to do for Sunstreaker!?
Paxtin
For some reason this guy feels more like a modern classics Lightspeed then he does Sideswipe. Mostly in the alt-mode.
lol yeah I was just thinking the same. I just want to buy that gun.
TylerMirage
Not a fan of this recent "tiny hollow leg"-thing they have going on, but that still looks like a sweet figure.